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    Korean migrant women’s experiences of depression in New Zealand : cultural understanding and change through a narrative therapy lens

    Kwon, Minkyeong J.

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    2015
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    Kwon, M. J. (2015). Korean migrant women’s experiences of depression in New Zealand : cultural understanding and change through a narrative therapy lens. An unpublsihed thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Social Practice, Unitec Institute of Technology.
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    Abstract
    This thesis explores how the roles of women in Korean culture impact on Korean migrant women's experiences of depression, and how narrative therapy conversations can help Korean women who struggle with depression to overcome it. This project uses a case study approach for data collection, and the sample consists of three participants who have struggled with depression that is linked with Korean gendered/cultural ideas. They all live in New Zealand, have completed counselling sessions with the researcher, and have experienced positive outcomes regarding overcoming depression through narrative therapy work. Data were gathered from narrative therapy counselling sessions over time. Narrative analysis was used to interpret and evaluate the data, because it is known to fit well with case-centred analysis, which focuses on individual stories told by participants. Findings indicate the manifestation of shared discourses across cases, evidenced by similar beliefs and behaviour patterns. In each case, a narrative approach helped Korean migrant women who struggled with depression regain hope in their lives and enhance their sense of self-worth by externalising their problem stories in a wider cultural context, allowing them to discover their own ideas and hopes which were silenced due to culturally dominant ideas. Viewing persons in relationship with others was also effective, as it fits with Korean collectivism.
    Keywords:
    Korean migrants, Korean women, depression (psychology), narrative therapy
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    200208 Migrant Cultural Studies, 111714 Mental Health, 160702 Counselling, Welfare and Community Services
    Degree:
    Master of Social Practice
    Supervisors:
    Gremillion, Helen; McNabb, David
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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